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Mysterious migraines after heart surgery may finally be explained
Short-lived lesions sometimes appear in the brain following heart surgery — and now, a new trial hints that they might be linked to migraines and visual auras. More work is...
Alberta wastewater unlocked key information about COVID-19. Could it help with measles too?
As Alberta's measles outbreaks grow, researchers are watching the province's wastewater for the highly contagious virus and hoping to determine if the technology could eventually serve as an early detection...
Play on! Or not? How air quality indexes work — and how they might impact sports
With various air quality indexes available, and as wildfire smoke becomes an increasing health risk, here’s what often goes into the decision to play sports or not — and how...
How does wildfire smoke affect birds? This researcher is looking to find out
A researcher from the University of Saskatchewan is looking into how wildfires are impacting bird physiology during migration.
This lab asks research volunteers to breathe in toxic fumes — and they do it willingly
As air quality worsens in Canada due to wildfire smoke, UBC's Air Pollution Exposure Lab is one of the only facilities of its kind in Canada gathering pinpoint data to...
Deep Rooted doc sheds light on mental health struggles in agriculture
Deep Rooted is a 33-minute documentary examining the mental health of agricultural producers in Canada.
Alberta wastewater unlocked key information about COVID-19. Could it help with measles too?
As Alberta's measles outbreaks grow, researchers are watching the province's wastewater for the highly contagious virus and hoping to determine if the technology could eventually serve as an early detection...
'Japanese walking' a fun way for some to boost their health
It’s no “magic bullet,” but a recent TikTok trend could boost your health without too much extra legwork.
E-scooter injuries on the rise across Canada, data shows
Hospitalizations related to injuries from scooters and e-scooters have risen, according to new Canadian data, as emergency physicians warn the two-wheeled vehicles aren't toys.
Albertans wanted for new national survey on state of primary care
A Canadian research team is calling on Albertans to take part in a national survey about primary care.
8 babies born with experimental 3-parent IVF technique
Eight healthy babies were born in Britain with the help of an experimental technique that uses DNA from three people to help mothers avoid passing devastating rare diseases to their...
Mosquitos in Toronto test positive for West Nile virus, but city says risk of infection is low
Toronto Public Health has confirmed some mosquitos in the city have tested positive for West Nile virus, but say the risk of infection is low if precautions are taken.
Did you know you can get a sunburn on your eyes? Here's why you need to take precautions
It's been a sunny summer so far and experts say while many people know to slap on sunscreen to protect their skin, they may not realize how important it is...
Dieting culture stole years of my life. Then, I unlocked the key to break free
After moving from South Africa as a child, Natasha Ngindi felt the pressure to fit in with Canadian beauty standards. She spent years dieting and cycling through weight loss and...
Contaminated salami that caused outbreak also sold in B.C. and Saskatchewan
Health officials added Saskatchewan and British Columbia to the list of provinces where salami and cacciatore products connected to a salmonella outbreak were distributed. Eighty-seven people have now gotten sick after...
This lab asks research volunteers to breathe in toxic fumes — and they do it willingly
As air quality worsens in Canada due to wildfire smoke, UBC's Air Pollution Exposure Lab is one of the only facilities of its kind in Canada gathering pinpoint data to...
Why are so many federal inmates dying shortly before their release date?
Data released by the Correctional Service of Canada to CBC through a freedom of information request showed the leading cause of death for inmates serving determinate sentences between January 2019 and...
Emergency departments in N.S. still struggling with closures
Many rural emergency departments in Nova Scotia lack the necessary staff to be able to maintain consistent operating hours.
Airborne fentanyl at some B.C supportive housing sites a risk to workers, says report
The report conducted for B.C. Housing found second-hand fentanyl smoke "grossly exceeded" workplace regulatory limits in some facilities. A medical toxicologist says the smoke is "similar to smog pollution" and...
Medication Abortion Using Telehealth Is As Safe As In-Person Care, Study Finds
Researchers find that medication abortion provided at home with a Zoom or text link to a medical provider is extremely safe and effective
Una temporada de incendios sin precedentes arrasa uno de los puntos calientes de biodiversidad de la Tierra
En Colombia han ardido más de 500 incendios, incluso en sus delicados y únicos humedales del altiplano, uno de los ecosistemas de más rápida evolución de la Tierra
People with Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome May Have an "Exhausted" Immune System
A long-awaited study of people with ME/CFS revealed differences in their immune and nervous system. The findings may offer clues about long COVID
Meet the diabetes researcher behind Barbie’s new pink (insulin) pumps
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‘Lazy’ authors? One in six scientific papers mischaracterize work they cite
In 1980, The New England Journal of Medicine ( NEJM ) published a five-sentence letter indicating the risk of opioid addiction was low when the drugs were prescribed for chronic pain. During...
New transplant techniques keep organ donors’ hearts healthy—even after they stop beating
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What might cancer treatment teach us about dealing with retinal disease?
Health What might cancer treatment teach us about dealing with retinal disease? Joan Miller’s innovative thinking led to therapies for macular degeneration that have helped millions, made her better leader Sy Boles Harvard...
What Americans say about loneliness
Health What Americans say about loneliness Illustrations by Liz Zonarich/Harvard Staff Sy Boles Harvard Staff Writer June 26, 2025 1 min read Quiz digs into data on major public health concern Research has...
An exercise drug?
Health An exercise drug? Christiane Wrann in her lab.Niles Singer/Harvard Staff Photographer Anna Lamb Harvard Staff Writer June 26, 2025 4 min read Researchers hope to harness the cognitive benefits of a workout...